The Vivitar DF-383 Shoe Mount Flash is an economical full-TTL enabled flash with support for digital SLR cameras. It features a powerful Guide Number of 148'/45 m at 85mm, and features a power-zoom flash head that covers a focal range from 24mm to 85mm.The flash includes a built-in slave function which allows it to be positioned off-camera, and triggered by any second flash. You can also manually adjust the power level of the flash output from full-power down to 1/16th. It is the perfect economical all-purpose flash for any digital or 35mm SLR shooter.

Good flash...

Okay flash, sometines zoom head would run constently when powered on,would have to tap it to stop. Sleep mode works if you have it on camera. I got two for flash set up slaves sensor is not the best tbey have to br close 15 ft and sensor needs to be point

By cannonclick on Adorama - Apr 9, 2013

My first flash, well bought

I purchased this as a way to learn how to utilize hotshoe flash. I've been pleased with the results. I've since purchased a Nikon flash but still apprciate the ability to use the Vivitar flash in conjuction with the Nikon.

By TRDRollaGTS on Adorama - Apr 17, 2012

For the price.... better than expected

I use this for table top art pic's for this purpose nothing I have found compares in this price range...one downfall..limited on power levels!!!!....don't think it will take a lot of knocking around.....but hey it's [$] and does it well. Better than I exp

By watchwinder on Adorama - Mar 26, 2012

maybe too cheap

Used a Vivitar 283 for weddings / portraits and other events for over 20 years . Built like a tank and still worked perfectly when I parted with it... this 383 doesn't come close in build quality but I wanted higher output than the sb700 and needed the wi

By pk on Adorama - Dec 12, 2011

Great Results

So far I am very happy with this flash. It performs as required and takes the bumbs and rough handling I give it. Plenty of light for small studio and macro work. Fires consistently with my Nikon.